HomeMy WebLinkAboutFY 2006-2007 General Fleet RepairCITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Approve Use of Hovley Tire, Kim's Automotive and Palms to Pines
Automotive for General Fleet Repair Services for Fiscal Year 06-07
SUBMITTED BY: Carlos Hernandez, Maintenance Services Manager
DATE: June 8, 2006
CONTENTS: Vehicle Services Repair Survey
Recommendation:
By minute motion, approve the use of Hovley Tire, Kim's Automotive and Palms
to Pines Automotive for general fleet repair services that cannot be accomplished
by the City's mechanic, are not under a warranty, or are manufacturer -specific,
for Fiscal Year 06-07.
Discussion:
The City of Palm Desert's administrative and work fleet consists of 72 vehicles ranging from
small sedans to heavy-duty trucks operating on electricity, gasoline, compressed natural gas,
propane, diesel or a combination of these fuels. The City's maintenance facility is neither
equipped nor staffed to accomplish all repairs and maintenance of these vehicles and the City
has relied on outside service facilities to perform repairs that are beyond our service
capabilities.
A vehicle repair services survey has been prepared that illustrates the above vendors and the
variety of mechanical services they provide. These vendors are in very close proximity to our
maintenance services facility. The repair services covered under this approval would provide
about 80 percent of the City's needs. Other repair and maintenance services are vehicle
manufacturer -specific, requiring factory -trained technicians and specialized manufacturer
equipment.
Funds are available in account number 110-4331-413-3340. Staff recommends that City Council
approve Hovley Tire, Kim's Automotive and Palms to Pines Automotive for general fleet repairs
services for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.
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Original on File with City Clerk's Office
Vehicle Repair Services Survey
FY 2006-07
Hovley Tire Kim's Automotive Palms to Pines
Automotive
Smog X X
Engine diagnostic X X X
Electrical diagnostic X X X
Brakes X X
Alignment X X
Tires X X
Transmission X X X **
Shock absorbers X X X
Exhaust system X X X **
Air conditioning X X X
Tune up X X X
Labor rate $80.63 $80.63 $80.00
Note: ** subcontract work
Hovley Tire
74894 42nd Avenue
Palm Desert, Ca 92260
Service available to all classes of vehicles including diesel engines. Eight ASE
mechanics (four ASE Master, two smog technicians and two tire specialists). Sixteen
service bays.
Kim's Automotive
74877 Joni Drive, #7
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Service limited to sedans, vans and pick up trucks up to 3/-ton. Three ASE mechanics
and three service areas.
Palms to Pines Automotive
74894 Lennon Place, #F-2
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Service limited to sedans, vans and trucks up to 1-ton. Three ASC mechanics and one
service technician. Five service areas.